Grinnell Glacier Postcard Glacier National Park Vintage Handwritten 1 Cent Stamp

$ 2.62

Unit of Sale: Single Unit Country: United States Color: Multicolor Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Theme: Landscapes Region: Glacier National Park Postage Condition: Posted Vintage: Yes Postcard Type: Scenic brand: Hileman, Kalispell, Mont. Addressed: Yes (handwritten) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original City: Kalispell Condition Description: Light corner wear, toning, minor soiling Era: Linen (1930-1945) Stamp Denomination: 1 Cent Postally Used: Yes Subject: Grinnell Glacier Country of Origin: United States Brand/Publisher: Hileman, Kalispell, Mont. Type: Linen Postcard Country/Region of Manufacture: USA

Description

Grinnell Glacier Postcard Glacier National Park Vintage Handwritten 1 Cent Stamp. Their imagery often presents realistic, straightforward views rather than heavily stylized scenes, making them useful visual records of the interwar period. This listing is for one Vintage White Border Era Postcard as shown in the photos. White Border postcards were produced primarily from approximately 1915 through the late 1920s, with some examples extending into the early 1930s. They are defined by the plain white margin surrounding the image, a design choice that reduced ink usage and production costs during a period of expanding postcard demand. This format became especially common in the years following World War I as publishers sought efficient methods to meet widespread public interest in postcards. Collectors value White Border postcards for their clear historical placement and documentary quality. Their imagery often presents realistic, straightforward views rather than heavily stylized scenes, making them useful visual records of the interwar period. Postmarks, handwritten messages, and period printing details further enhance their appeal to collectors and historians alike.